Pediatric Interventional Radiologic Technologist ($10,000 Sign On Bonus)

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

The MUSC Pediatric Cardiac Cath and EP Lab is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist II to perform complex interventional procedures across neonates to adults in two state-of-the-art labs, supported by a dedicated prep and recovery unit.

Under limited supervision, the RT will handle heart catheterization, EP studies, ablations, and hybrid procedures with initiative and high technical competency. Licensure and certifications listed are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiological Sciences program or CVT training.
• ARRT, CVIS, CRT, RCIS or CVT certifications required.
• Current BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications.
• Licensure from SC Radiation Quality Standards Association is required; CVT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist complex interventional procedures in the cath lab and EP lab.
• Support cardiovascular interventional procedures from neonate to adult congenital patients, including catheterization, electrophysiology studies, and ablations.
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced radiographic and cardiovascular imaging equipment; maintain patient safety and quality standards.

Skills

ARRT

CVIS/RCIS/CVT

BLS/PALS/ACLS

SC Radiation Standards

Cath lab experience

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiological Sciences or CVT program

Tools

Cath lab equipment familiarity

Job description

Job Description Summary

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Day Shift 7a-3:30p M-F (40 hours a week) plus on call
Job Summary: The MUSC Pediatric Cardiac Cath and EP Lab consists of two state-of-the-art labs, with capability to perform hybrid OR procedures all supported by a dedicated Cardiac Prep and Recovery unit. The Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RT performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000320 CHS - Cath Lab - 3 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

$10,000 Sign- on Bonus (External Qualified Candidates are Eligible)

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

Day Shift7a-3:30p M-F (40 hours a week) plus on call

Job Summary: The MUSC Pediatric Cardiac Cath and EP Lab consists of two state-of-the-art labs, with capability to perform hybrid OR procedures all supported by a dedicated Cardiac Prep and Recovery unit. The Pediatric Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RT performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education : Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences, RT or an accredited school for Cardiovascular Technology/CVT

Licenses/Certifications

• ARRT, CVIS, CRT, RCIS or CVT
• Current BLS certification (or completed within the first 30 days), PALS and ACLS (maybe completed in first 6 months)
• Cath lab or Cardiovascular specialty certification preferred
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Skill set: Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
• Standing: Continuous
• Sitting: Continuous
• Walking: Continuous
• Climbing stairs: Infrequent
• Working indoors: Continuous
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas: Frequent
• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
• Kneeling: Infrequent
• Bending at the waist: Continuous
• Twisting at the waist: Frequent
• Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Pinching operations: Frequent
• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Reaching overhead: Frequent
• Reaching in all directions: Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
• Full use of both legs: Continuous
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
• Examples:
• Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
• Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
• Color discrimination: Continuous
• Depthperception: Continuous
• Peripheral vision: Continuous
• Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
• Tactile sensory function: Continuous
• Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
• Selected Positions:
• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respiratoruse qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
• Effective stress management: Continuous
• Rotating shifts: Frequent
• Overtime asrequired: Frequent
• Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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